Asus H170M-PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 67.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive104% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus H170M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory19.1 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors, 1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180516
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 08 '21 at 01:15
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 28%

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6400-$69
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
67.8% Good
Memory 84.1
1-Core 96.6
2-Core 187
71% 122 Pts
4-Core 295
8-Core 320
40% 307 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 67.8%
Great: 71%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 1 Volume 256GB
105GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
SusWrite @10s intervals: 276 268 254 260 255 244 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 1,331
Write 240
Mixed 260
SusWrite 260
113% 522 MB/s
4K Read 14.2
4K Write 48
4K Mixed 22.7
76% 28.3 MB/s
DQ Read 272
DQ Write 217
DQ Mixed 213
168% 234 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 104%
Great: 199%
Seagate Slim 275GB
233GB free
Firmware: 6405
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 183
Write 198
Mixed 201
44% 194 MB/s
4K Read 10.7
4K Write 28.3
4K Mixed 18
54% 19 MB/s
DQ Read 85.8
DQ Write 33.8
DQ Mixed 29.9
30% 49.8 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G4DFD8213.C16FBR2 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45% Average
MC Read 15
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 15.3
44% 15.3 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 14.9
39% 13.6 GB/s
Latency 73.3
55% 73.3 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 45%
Great: 74%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical H170M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,305 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus H170M-PLUS - $296

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 54% - Above average Total price: $691
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